Fantasy Football FF247 Team Gameweek 29
A green arrow!! Drop the confetti people we have finally broken the red arrow streak. After suffering from a run of disappointing weeks we returned to the side of the colour spectrum we prefer. Although it was a small bump up the standings it was still well received. We managed to land in 2554th place after a climb of 208 spots. How did we perform this small miracle? Well let us tell you all about it before we head on over to our team for the upcoming week.
In goal we went with Ben Foster. Like many we were left disappointed with the West Brom defence. Frankly it was hard to not picture a clean sheet. The Baggies specialize in defending and Aston Villa specialise in looking ridiculous when attacking. Oh well, at least Ospina didn’t outscore Foster, so no harm no foul. We used a back 3 for GW28 and were able to find 15 points from the gentlemen and Terry. Clyne brought in 6 points and after he clears CFC in this coming week he has a lot of fixtures where a clean sheet is very possible. PvA came off the bench, as we made the brave decision to start Phil Jones, luckily LVG had a bit more sense…for once. John Terry was our last defender and he once again got a cleanie. That being his 10th in the last 16 games. Now let’s move along to our midfield maestros.
David Silva hit double figures for us and with his remaining schedule if he can remain healthy he should produce a good deal of points over the coming weeks. Sanchez finally awoke from his long nap and scored 8 points. Unfortunately his fellow dwarf Cazorla blanked. With thoughts of Hazard in the back of the minds or front for some, now is not the time to be blanking if you wish to remain employed with the FF247 team. The Viking Eriksen, while not spectacular certainly did his part. A bit unlucky in the QPR game as we saw him hit the post. Puncheon was given a spot on the bench after using up all his assists in the previous game.
Our captain choice did not let us down nor did he for 3 million others for that matter. Harry Kane scored a brace vs QPR as he made up for blanking in the first game of the double. There wasn’t much celebrating though as every time he scored we passed one person in the overall rankings. Probably the guy or two who drank too much before the deadline and left it on Aguero. Our new acquisition Austin did well on paper by scoring 8 points, but if anyone watched him over the two games, well frankly he could have scored about 5 extra goals and tons of points. Our last player was Kun Aguero. While he didn’t really produce anything, incredibly he was an afterthought to a degree and his production almost seemed irrelevant.
Having recapped how our squad performed last GW, let us now move along to our transfer decision and line-up for the upcoming week.
Transfer for GW29 – We have decided to carry it over…
The team itself looks well set for this week apart from one spot at the back which had to be filled be either Jones or Clyne. Ideally we would have sold Jones and benched Clyne for someone with a more realistic chance of a clean sheet but looking around at the options combined with thinking ahead to potential DGW’s and also blank weeks we decided to simply sit still as there are so many unknown factors ahead at this point and so many players we would like as and when the DGW’s come. As such we felt for the sake of a probable 2 pointer in one position, the free transfer will serve us better in the upcoming weeks.
Our team in full…
The majority picked themselves this week. The main debate was the one above – Jones or Clyne. In all honesty we feel both will probably concede this week. Jones has lost his place in recent weeks but we feel he may be set for a return after the Smalling gaffe that allowed Arsenal to progress on Monday night. If he plays then at least it’s a home game and isn’t away at Chelsea! If he doesn’t start then he rarely comes off the United bench so Clyne should just come off ours.
Captain
Our captain this week is Sergio Aguero
Difficult to ignore one of the most potentially explosive players in the league, especially when the opposition is Burnley. The only danger here is that he could get taken off early if everything is wrapped up ahead of City’s Champions League game with Barcelona in midweek
Our vice-captain is Alexis Sanchez
We would probably have gone for Silva but common wisdom is to go for someone from another team just in case something silly happens and the City game is cancelled. Plus he’s hardly a bad replacement!
The team in text format is –
Ospina
Terry van Aanholt Jones
Silva Sanchez (v) Eriksen Cazorla
Kane Aguero (c) Austin
Subs – Foster Puncheon Clyne Baird
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1FT – 0.4 in bank
DDG – Krul
JT – Fonte – Wollscheid – Keane – Wisdom
Hazard – Silva – Cazorla – Eriksen – Boyd
Aguero – Austin – Kane
Whites,
I think I’d bench Krul, Wisdom, Keane and Boyd and save the FT.
Morning All,
Want to bring in Silva this week, but can decide who for, Choices are Sanchez, Cazorla & Eriksen.
At the moment im thinking Caz.
Thoughts?
hammers, id go with Caz too.
Caz
Hammers, I’d save and make the move next week for… Sanchez! And use those 2.5ish to upgrade elsewhere.
Lookin to bring in a defender,thinking JT atm. I know it’s. A lot tied up in defence but I’m happy with my front 8. Any other suggestions???
Forgot to attach my team!!!
Hacko,
I agree that that is a decent front eight.
Who is Terry coming in for? I’d advise Kelly and then maybe yeah that would be a decent move.
Yup kelly!! Thanks gp
Nice team. Having Sterling/Caz instead of Sanchez certainly frees up some funds. Kelly to JT looks a good trade to me.
Hi chaps, how are we all this Friday? I am thinking of perhaps following suit and holding the transfer, otherwise maybe Bellerin in for Jones, and playing him over Clyne? As with FF247 team though, not sure whether it’s really worth it… Thoughts?
Morning Pippin.
Yes, I’d save. Maybe Jones or even Naughton ahead of Bertrand for me unless you really trust the saints to keep a CS.
Thanks Albertini- keep up your good scoring mate, you’re doing us all proud!
Cheers Pippin
Pippin,
Very well mate, how are you?
I agree that holding the FT is a good move – you have a decent squad there for this week. I’d go as you have it above.
Ta, GP. Only issue is that I am travelling next week likely without web access and won’t be able to adjust my team… Still, having 2FTs in the near future will be handy…
Hi all
Who should I play this week. Not sure if I should play Clyne against Chelsea.
As well as that, which formation should I play. Thinking of capataining Aguero but any other suggestions would be great.
Suggestions Appreciated!!!
Harry – I’d play Fabianski ahead of Green and Monreal or Rose ahead of Clyne. You have the armband on Kane, might be a good shout actually!
harry,
I don’t trust QPR to keep a clean sheet so I’d bring in Fabianski for Green and have Monreal starting ahead of Taylor.
Aguero is a fair captain.
Should I stilll play Clyne?
Or should I play Rose
harry
Either or. Its a tough call and it will be based on your own gut feeling. It can be no surprise if they both concede so you just got to go with who you think is more likely to play well.
I have Bertrand and I’m playing him if that is of any use to you.
Thanks guys
Good Morning:
Draft league concerns. Am I playing my strongest team? Also, captain Rooney? Good luck this week.
Ospina
Bellerin Zouma Kompany
Puncheon Sigurdsson Fabregas Cazorla Nasri
N’Doye Rooney
Bench: Jangielka Pelle Jones Begovich
Morning bob,
How about lessening the Arsenal risk in defence and play Begovic?
Looking good though either way.
Cazorla or Rooney I think. Nasri for a punt.
Thanks. Begovic and Stoke defense have been playing well. Also thought about Puncheon as captain but will likely stick with Rooney.